Repair in Khrushchev: detailed design guide

Dismantling

The first stage of repair work is the removal of unnecessary furniture and the dismantling of the old finish. The floor and walls are completely removed; plaster is removed from the ceiling.

Then you should remove the remaining debris and cover all surfaces of concrete with antiseptic dedusting primers.

Redevelopment

Khrushchev’s budget apartments have the main disadvantage - this is an ill-conceived layout. The kitchens in these houses are tiny in size, the corridors are narrow, and the living rooms are most often walk-throughs.

In order to carry out repairs with redevelopment, the permission of special organizations is required, which will confirm that dismantling will not lead to collapse.

Unlike prefabricated houses, in brick Khrushchev, the internal walls are not bearing, so there are practically no problems with combining or expanding the room.

The bathroom is often increased due to the hallway, and the kitchen is combined with the living room. The latter option is considered a fairly popular redevelopment solution. Due to the demolition of the wall, it turns out to combine the two rooms, create a functional and modern interior of the kitchen-living room, and also really expand the space.

In the photo there is an apartment renovation of Khrushchev with a redevelopment and the integration of the kitchen with the living room.

With a shortage of usable area, it will be appropriate to attach a balcony to the living room. In the additional space you can equip a functional area in the form of a study, dining area or a place to relax.

Communications

Repair in Khrushchev should begin with the replacement of communications. The installation of new pipes and wires will provide the necessary safety.

• Sewerage. Repair in the bathroom in Khrushchev is necessarily accompanied by a replacement of waterproofing. Pipes, outlets and drains should be replaced with plastic. Replacing a recumbent sewer with polypropylene pipes, a connection with a cast-iron riser deserves special attention.
• Wiring. Instead of aluminum wiring, copper is installed, and a special automatic machine for each voltage line is also equipped. During the repair, the installation boxes, switches, sockets, five-ampere meters are replaced and additional automatic machines are installed. It is better to provide the kitchen with another power line, since powerful household appliances are located in this room.
• Heating. Radiators in each room can be supplemented with one or more sections. However, this advice should not be abused, as a large number of radiators will contribute to the violation of the heat balance in the house.
• Ventilation. For proper ventilation, the transom window between the kitchen space and the bathroom can be left open and opened. Thus, the bathroom will be better ventilated, which will prevent the formation of fungus. In the kitchen, window frames or the outer wall are equipped with fresh air valves. For proper air circulation, it is necessary to provide for the presence of gaps under the doors to each room and install a ventilation grille at the bottom of the door leaf in the bathroom.

In the photo there is a kitchen repair in Khrushchev with a replaced heating system.

Due to the small wall thickness, it is almost impossible to organize hidden communications.Therefore, if the plans do not include the dismantling of partitions, open wiring will become an unusual solution, which is suitable for different interior stylistics.

Warming

In panel Khrushchev, the external walls have a thickness of only 30-40 centimeters, which provides an insufficient amount of thermal insulation. In this case, it is necessary to warm the walls from the outside and sheathe them with polystyrene foam. When repairing an apartment on the ground floor, it is possible to form a lathing and insulation using mineral wool.

Lighting

During the repair, the organization of lighting is carried out before the start of interior decorating.

Thanks to the competent distribution of light, you can hide some of the defects in the layout. For example, due to the cup-shaped lamps and pendant chandeliers, the ceiling in the room will seem higher. In a small room, there should be a bright luminous flux in combination with a reflective ceiling or floor covering. Thus, it will be possible to achieve a visual expansion of space.

Installing large open high-tech fixtures or appliances that have openwork elements and perforations will not only look stylish, but also create diffused light that will add visual space to the room.

In the photo, lighting design and repair of the living room in the interior of the apartment Khrushchev.

Design and layout

When buying decorative materials for repairs in Khrushchev, you should give preference to mirror coatings, 3D photo wallpaper, wallpaper with vertical and horizontal lines and another cladding that allows you to visually increase the space.

Regardless of the number of rooms in the apartment, it is better to choose for them a light decoration of the walls and ceiling. So the room will look much wider. The ideal solution is to use one color scheme for the repair of each room. Cream, peach, olive, beige and other nude shades will fit into a small space. Fill the atmosphere with light and soften contrasts by adding white.

It is advisable to avoid too bright and saturated palette in the cladding. In order to dilute the interior, it is better to use several accents such as souvenirs, paintings, pillows, curtains and other textiles and decor.

Despite the fact that some repairs are expected in Khrushchev, small-sized housing can look chic due to the design in the same style.

In the photo repair of the bedroom in Khrushchev, made in blue and milk tones.

Rational use of space in Khrushchev will help various design ideas. For example, it is appropriate to clean the pantry from unnecessary trash and equip a working mini-cabinet in it, install the bed on a wooden podium with a storage system for bedding and things, replace bulky cabinets with shelves or open shelves, and use the window sill as a writing desk, computer desk or additional countertops.

Storage Organization

Repair in Khrushchev involves the installation of functional furniture. An excellent option is a wardrobe to the ceiling with sliding doors that do not require space for opening.

In a small space, it is appropriate to use hanging cabinets and mezzanines, which not only optimize storage of things, but also contribute to a visual increase in the height of the ceiling. Also, to the maximum, you can use the area of ​​the formed niche.

In the photo, the organization of storage systems in a narrow corridor in Khrushchev.

Finishing and materials

Due to correctly selected finishing materials, it is possible not only to affect the overall design of the Khrushchev apartment, but also partially solve the problem of low ceilings and lack of space.

Wall decoration in Khrushchev

The cladding layer should have a thickness of not more than 20 millimeters. To do this, during the repair, the plane of the walls is leveled using putty or thin plasterboard sheets are used.

In the photo there is a repair of a living room in Khrushchev in the loft style with a wall lined with a light laminate.

It is better to finish the walls with thin and elegant materials, namely, wallpaper, plaster, paint or liquid wallpaper. Wall surfaces must be in harmony with the style of the interior and combined with furniture items in the room.

Regardless of the size of the room, it is advisable to use finishing materials in bright colors to visually increase the amount of space.

Features of the ceiling decoration in Khrushchev

Repair of the ceiling plane in the apartment Khrushchev is a feasible task. The design on the ceiling should be attractive and reliable. This requires a competent selection of finishing materials and high-quality installation work.

The photo shows a two-level ceiling with lighting in the interior of the living room in Khrushchev.

An acceptable repair option is a simple whitewash or plaster. It is also possible to install a laconic stretch ceiling with a glossy or mirror texture.

Floor finish

In order to tidy up the floor in the apartment of Khrushchev, during the repair, the old coating is completely removed, a concrete screed is made and the base for the new cladding is carefully prepared.

In the process of repair work, it should be decided whether the floor will be at the same level or whether transitions will be required, whether restoration or complete replacement of the waterproofing in the bathroom and in the kitchen is necessary.

The finished concrete screed can be finished with almost any coating in the form of parquet, laminate, tile, cork or linoleum. The most demanded material is a wooden board providing high-quality heat and sound insulation.

The photo shows the repair of the kitchen-living room in Khrushchev with combined flooring in the form of tiles and laminate.

Doors and windows

Doors are installed at the end of the rough finish, as during the main repair construction dust can get on the door hinges and interfere with their operation, and paint, glue or primer can spoil the surface of the door leaf.

Doors are chosen in accordance with the design of the apartment. Color constructions should be in harmony with the color of the wall covering and furniture elements in the room.

Special attention in the repair of Khrushchev deserves glazing. The old slopes are dismantled and the area around the window is insulated with foam. Due to the low level of thermal insulation, it is better to choose metal-plastic double-glazed windows having energy-saving glass.

In the photo, the design of the living room in Khrushchev with a plastic balcony block.

How much will the repair cost?

Overhaul of an apartment in Moscow, taking into account finishing and rough materials, dismantling of the old cladding, replacement of plumbing devices and electrical wiring, as well as repair work, will amount to about 15 thousand rubles per square meter. For example, a small odnushka with an area of ​​32 squares will cost 500,000 rubles.

To repair an apartment in St. Petersburg costs from 4,500 to 5,000 rubles per square meter without building materials. Housing 50 squares costs 250,000 rubles.

Prices for repairs in Khrushchev in other regions do not differ significantly, for example, in Kaliningrad, a European-style repair will cost from 5,900 per square meter, and in Tomsk, Khrushchevka with an area of ​​60 squares will cost 570,000 rubles.

Photo before and after repair

Thanks to the thoughtful projects of the designers, it is possible to carry out a chic repair and turn even the most deadly Khrushchev into a comfortable and bright housing with a convenient redevelopment.

For a small home, you can choose many design options. The whitened pastel color scheme looks interesting, which will expand the space and perfectly translate into the Scandinavian direction or the light Provence style.

The photo shows an example of repairing a bathroom in Khrushchev before and after.

To achieve a significant change in space will help not only redevelopment, but also modern technology, as well as the use of functional furniture items.

Photo gallery

Proper repair, taking into account all the features and nuances of Khrushchev, allows you to transform a typical apartment with a modest area into an updated comfortable housing in which you can implement cool design ideas.